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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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